Asimov on the Future of Humanity


	Asimov on the Future of Humanity

Djiezes

4-15-2007 10:20 AM

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asimov, isaac asimov, scifi, lecture, future, humanity, education

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4-15-2007 11:18 AM

egoldstein

This is so true. And unfortunately, when you're a kid, there are many other things that concern you more than learning. At least for me, i didn't take my education very seriously and so, i don't remember much of what i was taught.

Personally, my daily dose of reading what everyone posts on clipmarks is my #1 source of continuing education. Maybe we should give out diplomas after a certain amount of clips are read

4-15-2007 3:53 PM

michellezm

What? A Diploma? At this rate, I'm heading for a PhD!

4-16-2007 1:15 AM

Sorgalim

Sounds strange egoldstein...but cool...Have you thought what the diplomas will say...and where we will keep them...my god...I'm sorry, I'm writing my thoughts...Sorry...

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